CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Leah Marshall, Owner of Space Coast CBD
Surely by now you have seen the letters CBD popping up everywhere. You hear someone behind you in line at the grocery store raving about how drastically those three letters have changed their life. Maybe you’ve seen random posts on the Internet, or stories on the news. Like many others, you’ve probably asked yourself…
“What is all the hype about?”
You stop and get gas and see that even the gas station sells it. It is very important to understand the facts about CBD. How is it legal? What is the difference between hemp and marijuana?
Let us sort out some of the confusion for you.
The marijuana plant is high in THC which is the mind-altering compound, and low in CBD which has no psycho-active effects. Hemp is the opposite; it naturally has 0.3% THC or less. In 2018 the Federal Farm bill was passed making Hemp, and hemp-derived products, legal to grow and sell on the federal level. Then in July of 2019, SB1020 was passed in the state of Florida legalizing the sale of CBD products.
Buyer Beware! Now that it is legal doesn’t mean they are equal! It is important to find a high-quality product when finding a brand of CBD. Some company’s like Space Coast CBD, LLC, in Cape Canaveral have third-party lab tests done on their products. Customers can come in and look at the results to ensure it is actually CBD and whether or not there is any THC. They do this so people who undergo drug tests for work or for their doctor can rest assured that they can take the CBD product and pass their drug tests. The lab tests also make sure no pesticides are left over that could harm consumers.
CBD is gaining in popularity because it can help alleviate a variety of ailments, and you don’t need a prescription to buy it. People who suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, sleep deprivation, depression, fibromyalgia, neuropathy and more can now take matters into their own hands and find an alternative relief.
You can now get CBD in many forms too. Whether you choose topicals, sublingual oils, edibles, or smoking/vaping, there is something to please everyone. So, don’t suffer any longer; go ask questions, get educated, and try it for yourself….
It could be life changing.
